Goldfield & Banks Australia 2016 Edp

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White Sandalwood

by François Merle-Baudoin

Goldfield & Banks Australia White Sandalwood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by François Merle-Baudoin. The fragrance settles into a heart of Pepper, Sandalwood, Rose, and Amber.

Our verdict on White Sandalwood: Statement

This one's a divisive beast. Many find it an offensive, synthetic mess of screechy rose and camphor, while others praise its sophisticated, creamy sandalwood. If you love it, you'll really love it, but approach with extreme caution.
  • Bold
  • Clean
  • Calm
  • Soft
  • Elegant
White Sandalwood Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 20%
Fruity 0%
Green 13%
Sweet 19%
Warm 31%
Woody 22%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and often polarising scent profile, this isn't a safe bet for the office or casual wear where you might bother others. Its bold character and potential for elegance make it better suited for formal events or date nights, provided it works with your skin chemistry.

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About

White Sandalwood opens with a shock of peppery zest and aromatic thyme, quickly making way for a prominent, often challenging, rose note. The promised sandalwood struggles to emerge from this spicy floral cacophony, at best offering a dry, woody base, at worst a synthetic, medicinal edge. Amber adds a touch of warmth but can't quite soften its sharp corners.